Local support groups
Our groups provide information and support to those with macular disease, their family and friends.
Each one is a welcoming and compassionate place to learn about the support available, build your confidence, and better understand your own macular disease. And, of course, it’s a chance to make new friends who really understand what sight loss is like.
Please note that some of our local groups meet via telephone conference call while some are meeting in person. To join a group, or confirm if a specific group is meeting face to face or by telephone, please phone our groups admin team on 01264 560 259. Please call to check whether a groups is meeting in person before you set out for a meeting.
Find out more about our support groups, including telephone groups and those for working age and young people. There are also online support groups specific to particular types of macular disease. See our regional support information for patient information events and contact details for our team out in the regions.
Forth Valley Macular Society Support Group
Last Thursday of month from 1.30-3.30pm. at Forth Valley Sensory Centre
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Newcastle Upon Tyne Support Group
Monthly third Wednesday 1.30 to 3.30 except in May, Aug & Sept. Xmas party at different venue. at Newcastle Vision Support, Suite 1, 6th Floor West A
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Newport (South Wales) Support Group
First Monday of the month 1pm to 3pm. Second Monday of the month for January, April, and May due to bank holidays. at Salvation Army Hall, Newport Citadel Corps
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Northern HSC Trust Area Telephone Support Group
Calls on third Thursday of every month, 2pm to 3pm at meet via Conference Call
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Oakham and Uppingham Support Group
The group meets on the first Tuesday of every other month (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec) from 10am until 11.30am at Saxon Gardens
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South Tyneside Support Group
Meet monthly, first Monday of the month 1-3pm (Not January & August) at Ocean Road Community Centre
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Tywyn Macular Society Support Group
Meets on the first Tuesday each month 11am at Neuadd Pendre Social Centre
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Uxbridge Support Group
Third Friday of the month 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Uxbridge Library
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Wales Telephone Support Group
Virtual Telephone Group Only - Every Wednesday. Please contact for Welsh and English speaking calls. at Unknown - Virtual Only
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Walsall Support Group
Meets on the last Thursday of each month, 10.30am to 12pm (Except August and December) at The Walsall Blind Society
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Waltham Forest Support Group
Meets monthly on the second Monday of every month from 10am to 12pm. at Walthamstow Central Library
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Walton-on-Thames Support Group
Meets on the third Wednesday of the month from 1.30 - 3.30pm at Walton Village Pub
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